What is the origin of the name Elimelech?

Elimelech is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Elimelech?

Elimelech is currently ranked #2713 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Elimelech?

Elimelech is pronounced ee-LIM-eh-lek.

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Elimelech

ee-LIM-eh-lek

Popularity

#2713

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,103

Peak Year

#48 in 2024

First Recorded

1967

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Hebrew name meaning 'My God is King'.

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Eli Melech Meleck

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Elimelech (Biblical Figure)
Husband of Naomi in the Book of Ruth

Nicknames

Eli Melech Meleck

Similar Names

Elijah Malachi Elisha Samuel

Personality Traits

NobleWiseFaithfulProtective

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